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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-11-2002, 03:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,493
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Re: A bad thing happened last night.... (66427-450)

Just adding a bit- sympathies on the car damage, glad no one was hurt.
-Noland Adams
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-09-2002, 09:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,460
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Re: Found it!!! 409 in a Corvette.... (achapman)

Years ago, I lived in Fresno County in California. A neighbor took a nice '59 and dropped a 409 in it. It wasn't a clean job, though. You never know what's out there.
-Noland Adams
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-09-2002, 01:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 529
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: Rebound still unstrapped (Jetvet59)

Kris,
The rebound straps were installed to control vertical movement of the rear end. The u-joints on the drive shaft are at an angle even with the car loaded. The thought was if the car went over a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-09-2002, 12:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 999
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: C1 v. C2 for a sunday driver (Rosie39j)

The 1953 to '62 Corvettes have a reputation of driving like a truck. And they can be if they are not properly maintained. The suspension is fifties technology, but if it is in good condition, the car...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-09-2002, 12:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: Radial Tires (SebringBill)

Bill,
Just curious- why didn't you want Coker radials? Is there a problem, or appearance, or what?
Thanks, Noland Adams
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-08-2002, 12:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
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Re: 2x4s go vroom, vroom! (brun_fid)

I had a '57 270 in 1958. It was one of those rare engines that ran perfect and it was a lot of fun. I drilled a small hole in the long rod near the front- when I went to the drags or wanted more...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-04-2002, 02:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 551
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: Block Pad Numbers (NBlue396)

I have asked many (Ok, several) machine shop owners if the head mounting surfaces of the block can be trued without removing the engine numbers. The reply varies- some don't care and will take at...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-29-2002, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,680
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Re: 63 buzzer tachs (msmcgrail)

The buzzer tachs were installed on early 1963 Corvettes with solid lifter engines. That means the carbureted 340 hp and the fuel injected 360 hp engines. A set of contacts in the tachometer head...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-29-2002, 12:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 508
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: Please help C1 Guru's (Mag Red Mark)

I agree with Mark L.- I couldn't have said it any clearer.
-Noland Adams
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-29-2002, 12:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 863
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Re: Questions on a tank sticker/Big Block 1967 (sixtyseven427)

There is a problem with the tank sticker.window sticker differences. As far as I know, the L71 engine was rated at 435 hp from the very beginning of 1967 production. I have no reasonable explanation...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2002, 11:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 599
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: '67 Temp. Gauge off by Over 50 Degrees! (MassVette)

There are a lot of little problems with the stock temperature gauge on 1967 and older Corvettes. For example, the sending unit must be properly grounded in the intake manifold. The single contact...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2002, 11:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 577
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: Master cylinder finish? (396 RAT)

Any iron or steel based parts that are likely to oxidize (rust ) are painted or covered with a preservative. The black paint that covered the master brake cylinder was really an inexpensive coating-...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2002, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,041
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: "DECKED" ENGINE (64BB)

Modern casting techniques eliminate many internal stresses within an engine block. However, the remaing internal stresses can distort sections of the block. Now, assume you are a machine shop that is...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2002, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: '57 guru's ---- a couple of questions (geopar)

The heads cannot be dated after the block's assembly date. Here's the details: 1) the heads are cast on the 5th of the month. 2) The rough cast heads are inspected for internal blockages in the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2002, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 771
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: corvette prototype pics?? (Mac)

Mac,
As far as I know, there is one Corvette Corvair fastback under construction. It is being done by a body shop owner in Washington State. It's a long slow process, but he has the knowledge and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2002, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 881
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: Need some help on Engine ID (joevette57)

It seems to me that "1966L72" has given you all the correct information on the original use of the block. Since the original engine numbers are gone, there's no way to get any more information....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-28-2002, 02:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,947
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: What is a protect-o-plate? (rbvette1)

The Protect-O-Plate was reverse stamped with major features like the engine number, carburetor type, transmission code, original dealer, Etc. It was designed to be placed in the dealer's work order...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-27-2002, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 881
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: Need some help on Engine ID (joevette57)

A previous note from JohnZ is 100% correct- this is a restamped block, and his explanation is correct. (This is also spelled out in my 1963-'67 book.) The number one in the engine code was always...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-27-2002, 03:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 771
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: corvette prototype pics?? (70 LS1)

The four cars you refer to were not the original prototypes. The original was built for the 1953 G M Motorama. Three special Corvettes were built for the 1954 Motorama, 1) a 1953 Corvette with a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-25-2002, 11:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 450
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: How many engine blocks were stamped in one day??? (RichF)

I had a VIP tour through the Flint, Michigan V8 engine plant in 1990. Chevrolet engines were assembled at both Flint (prefix F through 1966; prefix V for 1967 and later), and Tonawanda, New York...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-23-2002, 11:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 22,669
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: AO Smith vs St Louis bodies (L71rat)

If I had the opportunity to examine a 1967 big block with an AO Smith body I would approach it with an open mind. Of course if it's an early '67 (up to serial number 1,100 or so) it could have either...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-23-2002, 10:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 699
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: Question for Noland Adams (Classicvette63)

Indeed I do send out survey forms. Just when you think you have a variation figured out, there's another one that's a little bit different. I know I will never be able to document everything, but I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-23-2002, 01:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,303
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: The Blue Flame six:was it a truck engine and a coupla other history questions (bitzman)

The 235.5 cid engine was first used in 1941 trucks. All of the six cylinder engines had panels retained by binding head screws with the nickname "stove bolts", so the engines picked up the nickname...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-21-2002, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 440
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: C-1 Engine Align (plaidside)

Like a couple of others who replied, I am confused about the alignment procedure you are describing. I pulled my 1961 AIM and i see no reference to such a tool, and I am fairly familiar with early...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
04-20-2002, 01:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 462
Posted By nolandadams@d-web.com

Re: 1958 Identification Plates? (mmfritzy)

I know a guy that can make a repro serial number plate. It's not cheap, and you have to have documentation. Contact me off the Forum and I'll give you the details.
Noland Adams, ...
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